Future Pathways Advisor

Future Pathways Advisor

Permanent position in the Academic Department of the High School, reporting to the Assistant Head. The role supports the implementation of Hamilton’s whole‑school Futures program, ensuring students have coherent pathways from Year 6 to Year 12.

Responsibilities

Futures Strategy and Pathways (G6‑G12)

• Support the implementation of the whole‑school Futures program aligned to ISP Future Pathways benchmarks and expectations.
• Deliver futures learning across all grades, ensuring progression and coherence in the student experience.
• Ensure students understand and articulate their future pathways – academic, vocational and entrepreneurial.
• Contribute program data and student outcomes information to support the Assistant Head’s monitoring and evaluation of futures provision.
• Liaise with the ISP central Future Pathways team as needed.

Careers and University Guidance

• Provide guidance on global university pathways and admissions processes.
• Track and manage all university applications and student destinations using the school’s designated platform.
• Deliver structured one‑to‑one and group guidance sessions for students and families.
• Support students with subject choices linked to their intended pathways, personal statements, CVs and applications, scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of global university admissions systems (UK, US, Europe, Asia and beyond).

Futures Curriculum and Teaching

• Deliver the Futures curriculum in line with ISP pillars.
• Deliver lessons, workshops and assemblies on futures‑related topics.
• Integrate real‑world learning experiences into curriculum delivery.
• Contribute ideas and resources to the ongoing development of the Futures curriculum in collaboration with the Academic Leadership Team.

Employer, University and Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain partnerships with universities (local and international), employers, industry professionals and ISP global networks.
• Coordinate careers events, university fairs and guest speaker programmes.
• Develop internship, work experience and enrichment opportunities for students.
• Ensure students have meaningful exposure to real‑world professional contexts.
• Serve as a school representative for ISP Future Pathways Festivals in the region, supporting the organisation and promotion of these events.
• Engage with the ISP Alumni network and contribute to Hamilton alumni engagement activities.

Systems and Platforms

• Lead the implementation and day‑to‑day use of the school’s designated careers and destinations platform (such as Unifrog or equivalent).
• Ensure all students actively engage with careers and futures planning tools.
• Track student engagement, destinations and outcomes data and report findings to the line manager.
• Use data to identify trends and inform improvements in program delivery.

Staff Collaboration and Whole‑School Integration

• Work with Subject Leads and classroom teachers to embed futures learning into subject areas.
• Support staff in identifying links between curriculum content and real‑world applications.
• Share resources and contribute to staff awareness of futures education and pathways guidance.
• Contribute to departmental and year‑group planning in support of whole‑school student outcomes priorities.
• Deliver assemblies to raise student awareness of futures opportunities, university pathways and careers themes.

Student Support (Pathways‑Focused)

• Provide personalised guidance to support student decision‑making at key transition points.
• Identify and support students at risk of unclear or unsuitable pathways, escalating concerns to the line manager where appropriate.
• Ensure all students have a clear, aspirational and realistic post‑16 and post‑18 plan in place by the end of their time in the program.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (required).

Experience

• Minimum three years of experience in a careers guidance, futures advisor or equivalent role in an educational setting.

Postgraduate Qualification

• Postgraduate qualification in careers guidance or school counselling is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, public speaking and professional writing.
• Strong understanding of global university systems and admissions processes (UK, US, Europe, and international).
• Working knowledge of careers pathways and labour market trends.
• Ability to deliver a structured futures and careers curriculum.
• Experience using careers guidance and destination tracking platforms.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations.
• Strong organisational and data tracking capabilities.
• Familiarity with high school transcripts, higher education policies and admissions processes.
• Knowledge of international qualification frameworks, including the High School Diploma, GPA, SAT and IELTS.
• Proficiency in educational software, online career planning tools and Microsoft 365 applications.

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of student wellbeing frameworks, behaviour management, and safeguarding practices.
• Knowledge of restorative and preventative approaches to student support.
• Ability to lead and support staff responsible for student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining responsive to day‑to‑day student needs.
• High‑level IT competency for educational leadership and administration.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about delivering quality education.
• Command the respect of students, colleagues and parents.
• Highly organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Driven by a desire to improve educational quality and advance school development.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Innovative, with a willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement.